June is Pollinator Protection Month!

In 2014, Emory University became the first campus in the nation to adopt a comprehensive pollinator protection plan, which bans the use of neonicotinoids – a group of pesticides contributing to decline in pollinator species. To celebrate Pollinator Protection Month, learn how to plant home gardens that support pollinators rather than unintentionally harm them.

RCE 2nd Global Webinar

Virtual Event

Registrations Closing Soon: 2nd RCE Global Webinar 8 June, 2021, 8:00-10:00am GMT (Photo credit: The University of Edinburgh) Don't forget to sign up for the upcoming 2nd RCE Global Webinar, 'Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals: action through learning in a time of global crises'. Hosted by RCE Scotland and the Global RCE Service Centre, this … Continue Reading →

“Achieving Equitable Development for Communities” – EPA Environmental Justice Webinar

Virtual Event

Members of the Emory community are invited to to attend the second in a series of five virtual environmental justice webinars on Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 6:00 - 8:30 pm EST. The topic is, “Achieving Equitable Development for Communities.” This webinar is unique in that it will have presenters from community-based organizations, non-profits, academia, and private/public sectors who … Continue Reading →

Georgia Climate Project’s June Webinar

Virtual Event

Georgia’s climate is changing threatening the state's essential water, energy, and transportation infrastructure. In the years to come, investment in innovative resiliency efforts will ensure a just future for all Georgians. Stay tuned for Georgia Climate Project's upcoming June webinar, 'What does a changing climate mean for Georgia's infrastructure?' that will be held Wednesday, June … Continue Reading →

Call for submissions: Agnes Scott College’s 2nd Annual Women’s Global Leadership Conference

Online Application

Agnes Scott College’s second annual Women’s Global Leadership Conference, "Building A Better World: Women and Climate Justice" will take place September 23 - 25, 2021. The conference will create the opportunity for internationally recognized scholars, community activists, political leaders, and private sector experts to engage in intentional conversations, form innovative partnerships for addressing climate injustice, … Continue Reading →

Emory Climate Talks: “Specialty Chemicals: Sustainability Perspective from the Middle of the Value-Chain.”

Join Emory Climate Talks at noon on August 18th, 2021, for a conversation about "Specialty Chemicals: Sustainability Perspectives from the Middle of the Value-Chain" with Dr. Jason Keiper, Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer at Stepan Company. Jason is responsible for Stepan’s global R&D teams and Sustainability program. He joined Stepan Company in 2001 as a research chemist, … Continue Reading →

Emory Climate Talks: Achieving 100% Clean Electricity in the Southeast: The role of solar

Digital Conversation via Zoom

Join Emory Climate Talks at 4pm on Thursday, September 2nd, for a conversation with Brian Jacob, Solar Program Director for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy! Bryan Jacob serves as Solar Program Director for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE). This role ranges from conducting research on solar power trends to advocacy on utility … Continue Reading →